On this day, Cao Bin was drinking and watching dance with Wu Zang Heiyun, when suddenly a little palace maid ran in and said:
"The Queen Mother, the deputy envoy of the Song Dynasty, Lai, is staying outside the palace and insists on seeing Lord Cao."
Seeing that Hei Yun glanced at him, Cao Bin waved his hand nonchalantly and said:
"What is he here for? Tell my entourage."
"Give the envoy a thousand guan of silver and let them enjoy themselves in Xingqing Mansion. Don't come to harass me."
Seeing that the little palace lady was about to speak but stopped, she said without hiding the dark clouds with a smile but not a smile:
"In the past few days, the deputy envoy has repeatedly asked to see Cao Lang, fearing that there is something urgent."
"Why don't you meet Cao Lang? Don't miss this important event."
Seeing her like this, Cao Bin also knew that Huo Hou was almost done, and he might overturn if he stretched his arms any longer, so he nodded reluctantly and said:
"Tell him to come in."
In fact, the salt price could not be negotiated for a long time. Xixia was anxious, and the Song Dynasty was even more anxious.
At least there is no life-or-death crisis in Xixia, but there are still many people in the Song Dynasty waiting for Qingyan to save their lives.
If the time is short, it can still be supported by inventory. If the time is too long, the crisis of salt shortage in the Song Dynasty may not be hidden from the surrounding two countries.
If Xixia learns detailed information, they will be even more passive during negotiations.
But although the situation was urgent, Cao Bin couldn't show it.
As the saying goes, rushing is not a business.
Liao and Xia have always been greedy. If the Song Dynasty retreats too quickly, it will make Xixia push forward and press forward step by step, delaying time.
In this case, it is better to be more conservative and make the other party anxious, and maybe things will be done faster.
Not long after, the deputy envoy of the Song Dynasty, dressed in official uniform, followed the palace maid in.
He was helpless, and the imperial court sent another messenger to urge him, but the Marquis Cao only told him the price of salt and then disappeared, hanging around in the Xixia Palace all day long.
Although he had been informed of the entire plan by Cao Bin, but he had not seen Cao Bin for so many days, he had no idea at all and was so anxious that he was full of worries.
At this time, I saw Cao Bin hugging him from left to right, his face flushed from drinking, he was so envious and speechless at the same time.
Is this a mission, or is this just for fun?
This is the Xixia Palace.
Those who didn't know thought that Lord Cao had already become the emperor of Xixia.
If this scene were reported back to the Song Dynasty, I am afraid Cao Bin would be impeached and turned into a scumbag!
At this moment, he admitted that he was jealous. Mad, if he had been treated like this, he would no longer be in the Song Dynasty. How beautiful would it be to be the emperor in Xixia?
However, the Queen Mother of Xixia was also in front of her, so he couldn't directly ask Cao Bin about the progress of his plan, so he had to hand over his hands and say vaguely:
"Master Marquis, you still need to negotiate the price of salt personally. Prime Minister Pang is really stubborn and there is nothing I can do for you."
Cao Bin Gu Zuo glanced at him displeased, frowned and reprimanded:
"You guys are in such a hurry to do things, why do you have to come to the palace to disturb me? It's really annoying!"
When the deputy heard this, he thought Cao Bin was still delaying, and was about to hint again, when he saw Cao Bin smiling at Wu Zang Heiyun:
"Queen Mother, in my opinion, it is difficult to negotiate with Brother Pang because he is not good at words."
"It's better to call King Wei Ge to talk. Maybe there will be a turn for the better."
Heiyun glanced at Cao Bin suspiciously, pondered for a moment, then smiled and said:
"Yuan Pang and Brother Wei are both important ministers of our court. Since Marquis Cao wants to talk to Brother Wei, is it natural?"
"It's just that I don't want this matter to drag on any longer, and you, the Song Dynasty, have to give in."
After hearing Cao Bin's words, the deputy envoy of the Song Dynasty immediately understood and breathed a sigh of relief.
Now that it's time to "make a deal," it would be natural for the Song Dynasty to suddenly change its attitude and need an opportunity.
Substitution negotiations are just right.
Although I don’t know if Cao Bin had any other intention in choosing Brother Wei, he finally doesn’t intend to drag it out any longer.
If it continues to be delayed, Song Dynasty will not be able to bear it.
Seeing Tao's satisfactory answer, the deputy envoy cupped his hands and said:
"That being the case, I'm resigning."
After saying that, he glanced at the charming Empress Dowager Wu Zang next to Cao Bin, and couldn't help but remind him:
"Master Marquis, when we go on missions to other countries, we must not only follow the etiquette, but also we must not indulge in drinking and sex, or play with things to lose our morale."
"You are the sole and important minister of my great Song Dynasty, the pillar of the sky, and you are expected by everyone..."
The erotic scene in the scene somewhat subverted his cognition. He thought that if he were in it, he would inevitably be addicted.
He was worried that Cao Bin was really deceived by the Demon Queen of Xixia and forgot about the Song Dynasty. When the time came, he would have no way to explain to the court.
Seeing Hei Yun looking at him, Cao Bin immediately got into a mood of drama, not bothering to listen to his verbosity, and angrily said:
"I have been traveling south and north, and I am tired. Can't I enjoy myself? It's not your turn to teach me a lesson."
After saying that, he ignored him and continued to watch the singing and dancing, enjoying himself with the black clouds.
When the deputy envoy saw this, he shook his head helplessly and had to leave the palace.
[Congratulations to the host. He did not listen to the advice of his subordinates and indulged in the enemy's wine and sex. He meets the standards of a dandy. He will be rewarded with 8,000 dandy points.]
Suddenly hearing this long-lost reminder, Cao Bin felt happy. Since returning to the capital, he has been earning points on a daily basis, and there has not been any serious dandy incident.
This time he directly obtained 8,000 points, which directly increased his inventory by a large margin, approaching 20,000 points again.
Although it is still far away from recruiting 800 "Soldier Souls trapped in the camp", the "Xun You Heritage Card" is only a few thousand points away, and it can be purchased in two or three months at most.
That night, the government was discussed at the palace.
Brother Wei Mingwei was both happy and worried when he received the order to preside over the negotiations.
He was happy that he suppressed his old rival and did not hide his lies, and was affirmed and approved by the emperor's wife. The anxiety came from the fear of Cao Bin in his heart.
He really didn't have the confidence to negotiate with this guy. If he was humiliated in front of him, he would lose all face.
Just as he was turning around with the imperial edict, the servant suddenly reported:
"Your Majesty, I have been asking for an audience everywhere."
When Brother Wei Mingwei heard this, he waved his hand directly and said:
"not see!"
This person once took refuge in the Song Dynasty. Although he later returned to Xixia after exonerating his merits, he had betrayed him after all, and it was difficult for people to confide in him.
Moreover, this person had been involved with Cao Bin, which made him even more annoying.
It's just that the central government had no excuse to get rid of them because they had a big surname and had returned with meritorious service. They were afraid of the influence.
At this time, Brother Wei Mingwei was in a noisy mood. How could he be in the mood to see him?
When the servant heard this, he did not leave immediately, but added:
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of moving all the mountains. He has a plan to make the Song Dynasty give in and subdue Cao Bin."
Hearing this, Brother Wei Mingwei was immediately shocked and asked hurriedly:
"He really said that?"
The servant quickly nodded at him and said:
"The villain dare not hide anything from the king."
Brother Wei Mingwei said hurriedly:
"Invite him in quickly."
It was enough to make the Song Dynasty give in, but what he said to persuade Cao Bin hit his heart.
He has been jealous of Cao Bin for a long time, especially when he saw that he came as an envoy this time and lived directly in the palace to play with the emperor's wife every night, he was so jealous that his chest almost exploded.
If he couldn't defeat Cao Bin and was afraid of being blamed by the emperor's wife, he would have rushed into the palace with his sword and stabbed Cao Bin.
At this time, when he saw Wu Yijieshan coming in, he didn't care about politeness and directly grabbed him and said:
"Clan leader Buyi really wants to convince Cao Bin with a clever plan?"
Seeing how urgent he was, Wuyijishan stroked his short beard and said with a smile:
"This is exactly why Junshan came here."
"If the king follows my advice, he will be defeated and Cao will not dare to look down upon him..."
