In the next few days, the controversy in the court was just as Pan Renmei expected.
The two factions of King Cao and others exposed each other's past and settled old scores. Although it was only a small fight, it did not affect the core ministers, and Pan Renmei was very satisfied.
Especially when it comes to the Yang family, the candidates recommended by Cao Bin to investigate the Shanxi war were jointly rejected by many ministers such as Wang Yanling and Pan Renmei.
Seeing this situation, Wang Yanling also relaxed.
Although Xiao Saihong and his son were lost, he was not too worried as long as Huyan Shouyong was protected and there were no problems with the military power in the capital.
He is quite satisfied with the current situation of the court.
As for Shanxi, although he also wanted to set a fire, it must not be led by Cao Bin's people, let alone have a relationship with the Yang family. Otherwise, it would easily burn the capital, threaten Huyan Shouyong's status, and affect the current status of the Dianqian Division. pattern.
Fortunately, his predictions were good. As long as the Yang family was involved, Pan Ren would jump out to stop it without any effort on his part.
After going to court that day, he rarely had a short period of leisure time.
So I invited a few guests to have tea and chat in the study. After talking for a while about the new book of Luoyang great scholar Shao Fuzi, one of them suddenly said:
"Prime Minister, there seems to be a lot of criticism of the imperial court these days."
Wang Yanling made a cup of tea herself, took a sip of it happily, and then said indifferently:
"Sir, are you talking about the Yang family?"
The man nodded and said:
"The Yang family's reputation for loyalty is so great that people among the people feel that the court has treated them badly."
Wang Yanling first sneered and said coldly:
"The chaos in the world is caused by the excessive public opinion. What do they, a common people, know?"
As he spoke, he sighed again:
"Mrs. She is too impatient. If we can keep things in peace, I will not treat them badly."
"It's a pity that they mistrusted Cao Bin. They were afraid that they would lose their security in the evening..."
Thinking of the current situation of the Yang family and Cao Bin's failure in the court, although he would not say it openly, he still felt a little happy.
Didn't you take refuge in Cao Bin? He still can't give you what you want...
All the diners agreed.
Just as he was talking, a guest suddenly came to report that Hu Yanshouyong wanted to see him. After he was invited in, he saw that Hu Yanshouyong looked panicked. Wang Yanling said with some confusion:
"Shou Yong, why are you so panicked?"
At this time, Hu Yanshou was pale and sweating profusely. Hearing Wang Yanling's inquiry, he hurriedly shouted:
"Master Prime Minister, help...help!"
It turns out that strange things started happening in Huyan's house since the night before yesterday. There were auspicious lights appearing at night, birds turning into colorful colors, and bonfires and foxes chirping.
Not to mention cats and dogs, even the two sons who had just been brought home were given antlers.
Things got even worse in the morning. Someone threw a yellow robe at his house, and it hit his eldest son, almost scaring him to death.
Wang Yanling's face turned dark as she listened to what he said. If he hadn't been so restrained, he might have scolded him long ago.
He didn't need to guess whose method it was.
Mad, is this too crazy? Forget about one or two, this is to use all the rebellious tactics in the past and present on Huyan Shouyong.
He never thought that Cao Bin's methods would be so dirty and careless.
Wang Yanling pondered for a moment and said:
"Don't worry Shoyong, this is obviously a deliberate frame-up."
"You go home first and write a self-defense memorial, and the truth will make the decision for you."
After saying that, he glanced at Hu Yanshouyong worriedly and reminded:
"I'm very pleased that you came to me and confessed in time, but please don't have other ideas!"
Hu Yanshouyong was frightened and his heart sank. He didn't even dare to say anything, so he left in a hurry.
This auspicious thing is very magical. If it happens in other people's homes, most people will think it is nonsense. If it happens in your own home, even if you have doubts, it is difficult not to think that destiny belongs to you.
It was precisely because he understood this psychology that Wang Yanling reminded Hu Yanshou.
But he didn't expect that Hu Yanshouyong had been frightened by Cao Bin's light killing, and he didn't need to remind him at all.
His words actually helped Cao Bin.
The third officer is in the palace.
Shi Qian, who was wearing a captain's military uniform, pushed the door open softly and came in. Apart from Cao Bin, who was shaking his folding fan and taking a nap on his back, only Li Qingzhao was handling official business on the other side. He quickly reported:
"Master Marquis, the plan has been completed."
"Hu Yanshou went to find Wang Yanling."
Cao Bin waved his folding fan and ordered:
"Continue to keep an eye on Hu Yanshou Yong, and report back in time if there is any reaction."
Shi Qian agreed, bowed and left.
When Li Qingzhao saw Cao Bin continuing to take a nap, he was speechless for a moment and couldn't help but say:
"Master Marquis, I think there is something wrong with your plan."
Cao Bin turned to look at her and asked with a smile:
"Are you saying that my methods are unfair?"
Li Qingzhao shook his head and curled his lips:
"That's not true. The generals of the Yang family are the main gates of the country. The lower officials have long been dissatisfied with the wanton use and humiliation of those above."
"If the Marquis can make decisions for them regardless of gains and losses, he is a good minister of the country and has a heroic spirit."
"Good and evil means are just trivial matters."
"It's just that the risk of doing this is too high. Once caught, I'm afraid it will become the target of public criticism."
"And the trick is too obvious. Even with Prime Minister Wang Yanling protecting you, it will be difficult to achieve the effect, right?
Upon hearing this, Cao Bin smiled and shook his folding fan and said:
"Don't worry, I still have some talents under my command, so I won't be caught easily."
Li Qingzhao's worries were reasonable, but Cao Bin was very confident.
If his masters were caught accidentally doing such trivial things, then he would go to Jiangnan and smash the "Martial Saint" sign.
As he spoke, he laughed and continued:
"And I have no hope of impeaching Hu Yanshou through the court."
"Judging from his recent performance, he will probably not go to court to defend himself, but will directly plead guilty and resign."
Seeing Li Qingzhao's puzzled expression, Cao Bin smiled and said:
"When the post of commander in front of the Marquis Palace becomes vacant, I don't believe that Pan Renmei and his daughter will be able to sit down."
"If he doesn't support me in the thorough investigation of Shanxi, then I will let him see and not eat."
Li Qingzhao was very speechless when he heard this. This guy was too courageous and didn't care about the Queen Mother or the Head of State in his calculations.
I thought he couldn't make the decision for the Yang family, but it turned out that he was waiting for the Queen Mother and Grand Master here.
It's just that he also has such qualifications, and he is already at the top of the Song Dynasty.
At noon that day, Queen Mother Pan had had lunch and was about to take a nap when suddenly a eunuch came to report that Hu Yanshouyong had apologized outside the palace and wanted to resign.
After hearing the news, Queen Mother Pan almost jumped up in surprise. After calming down for a while, she said:
"Let him come in, and then summon the Grand Master into the palace, be quick."
When he summoned Cao Bin last time, he only gave a general outline and did not tell Queen Mother Pan the specific method. This method was not visible to the public.
In the next few days, seeing that Cao Bin didn't do much, Queen Mother Pan thought he was just lying to trick her into helping, but she didn't expect that he actually did it.
Hu Yanshou was timid and retreated, and it was useless no matter how Wang Yanling protected him.
Wang Yanling also didn't expect that Hu Yanshouyong turned around and resigned after he had said it well. After getting the news, he was almost angry to death.
In fact, it’s not Hu Yanshouyong’s fault. He was already frightened. He had experienced the Huyan family’s extermination and ransacking of their homes, and saw Cao Bin casually kill Xiao Saihong’s mother and son. Thinking about it, he was frightened.
This time the other party is trying to punish him even more. He doesn't want to have his house ransacked and his family exterminated again...
