Before Cao Bin could respond, Zhang Dun stepped out of the class first, raised the scepter and said:
"My dear, no, this month is the time when the summer taxes are calculated. Things are so busy that it is really difficult for the Marquis to get away."
"Furthermore, the Song Dynasty Bank is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Without the planning of the Marquis, it is difficult to guarantee that chaos will not occur."
Although Cao Bin and others have decided to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, they cannot give in easily. Not only will they not get any benefits, but they will also make the other party suspicious.
When Wang Yanling heard this, she almost laughed angrily. Since Cao Bin took office as the third director last year, which month has he not been absent from work for three days? I didn't see anything wrong with Sansi.
Others couldn't find any strong charges to impeach him, and the most the court could do was give him a warning.
Now you are saying with a stern face that the Third Division cannot do without Cao Bin. Why do I not believe it? So he opened his mouth and said:
"The envoy of the Zhangyuan is serious. The two-quarter taxation is an annual practice. There are many officials here. I believe that there will be no chaos in a short time."
"As for whether to establish the Song Dynasty Bank, it still needs to be carefully discussed by the imperial court. The envoy of Zhangyuan is too worried."
The establishment of the Song Dynasty Bank has not yet been officially announced. In the second half of his sentence, he directly told Zhang Dun that you are just the head of the Sansi Gouyuan, and you have too many things to do.
At the same time, this is also to dispel Cao Bin's doubts, lest he become obsessed with Da Song Bank and refuse to leave.
However, he has already thought about it. The Song Dynasty Bank can not only unify the mints across the country, but also effectively control the world's wealth. It will be of great benefit to the court without any harm, and it is bound to be established.
As long as Cao Bin leaves Bianjing, he will immediately submit a letter requesting the establishment of the Song Dynasty Bank. With the current tacit understanding between Pan and King, Queen Mother Pan should also be happy to see it happen.
If done properly, perhaps some of the financial power of the Third Division can be stripped away and brought under the control of the Political Affairs Hall...
However, for an important and newly established department like Dasong Bank, no one has experience with many of its functions. It is necessary to discuss a complete plan and then find a suitable candidate for the director before it can be officially launched, so it takes time. longer.
In this way, the Huainan Salt Service was used to hold Cao Bin back.
The Huaidong salt field has corrupted the entire Huainan salt affairs. As long as Cao Bin cannot solve it perfectly in one day, the court will have reason not to let him return to Beijing.
It only takes two or three months for the bank's affairs to be settled.
Han Jiang is also considered extremely talented. He has been here for half a year and has not been able to solve the problem. Wang Yanling does not believe that Cao Bin has great ability and can quickly figure it out.
Thinking of this, Wang Yanling turned around and said to Cao Bin in the class:
"Marquis Zhongjing, most of the wealth of the imperial court depends on the salt and iron official business. The Huaidong salt field is of great importance and cannot be delayed any longer."
"Nowadays, the salt affairs in the southeast are corrupted, and the imperial court has not yet made up for the shortfall. Only you can turn the tide and save the people of Huaihai from disaster. How can you just refuse?"
"Marquis Zhongjing, you are now a high-ranking official and well-paid, how can you bear to ignore His Majesty and the people of the world?"
When Cao Bin heard this, he couldn't help being speechless. This old guy was really good at moral kidnapping, as if the Song Dynasty would be doomed if he didn't go to Huainan, so he shook his head and said:
"I won't go. The doctor said that I have been weak and ill recently and should not travel long distances."
"Furthermore, Xianggong Wang's salary is higher than mine, his official position is higher than mine, and his ability is naturally much higher than Cao's. Why don't you deal with this hot potato?"
"Could it be that he wants to transfer Cao out of the capital for some conspiracy... The Queen Mother must not be deceived by him."
When Wang Yanling heard this, she was so angry that her brain ached. This guy Cao Bin dared to say anything without covering up at all. He couldn't help but blush and reprimanded:
"Don't talk nonsense, Marquis Zhongjing. I am an upright official. How can there be any conspiracy?"
At this time, Taijun She walked out holding the faucet:
"Ms. Wang, it's no wonder that Marquis Zhongjing is suspicious. He risked his life as an envoy to Xixia just two months ago. Now, he has only been married for a few days, and you let him leave the capital again."
"Is there no one available in the imperial court, or is it that only Marquis Zhongjing can be used in the imperial court? If so, Mr. Wang cannot recommend talents, and he is derelict in his duties and cannot convince the public."
This old lady is waiting to have her grandson. Of course she doesn't want Cao Bin to go to Beijing on business so soon. Wouldn't this delay an important event? That's why he came out to oppose regardless of his status as a military commander.
When Cao Bin saw that Wang Yanling was speechless, he couldn't help but feel happy, and secretly gave Taijun She a thumbs up, making her look arrogant.
Queen Mother Pan couldn't help but feel a little depressed when she saw the officials talking incessantly. Cao Bin was an important minister in the central government. If he insisted on claiming that he was ill and could not recover, she would not be able to force the order.
So, she sighed softly and said tactfully:
"Since the late emperor passed away, there have been people from Liao and Xia looking at him from outside, and there have been riots and chaos inside. The situation in the court has become increasingly difficult, and the Ai family often feels exhausted mentally and physically."
"Now there is another corrupt salt administration in Huainan, which has put the imperial court's wealth into a crisis. What should we do if this situation continues?"
Although her current purpose is a little impure, she speaks from her heart. If not for the sudden rise in sea trade this year, the Song Dynasty's finances would almost be in danger of collapse.
Even so, the deficit left by the war the year before last would take no one knows how many years to make up for.
Therefore, she really had a lot of urgency and worry in her heart. As she spoke, she couldn't help but feel the same way, and her eye circles actually turned red:
"Juncai, the court is not without people, it's just that you have the ability to manage money. No one can surpass you. You..."
Seeing this, Cao Bin felt that the heat had come, so he hurriedly left work and handed over his hands, saying with a righteous look on his face:
"My Majesty, there is no need to say anything. I am willing to risk my life and death to help my Majesty."
"As for the affairs of the three departments, a great talent came to Beijing a few days ago. I would like to recommend him as the envoy of Duzhi, who will temporarily take charge of the court's expenditures on behalf of the minor ministers."
With that, he told Wang Anshi's resume.
With Wang Anshi's resume, it would be difficult to suddenly recommend him as the deputy envoy of Duzhi, but under the current circumstances, it is a smooth process.
In order to allow Cao Bin to leave Beijing, Queen Mother Pan, Wang Yanling and others will certainly not object.
"ah?"
Queen Mother Pan wanted to give more reasons, but she didn't expect that as soon as she opened her mouth, Cao Bin agreed directly, and she almost didn't react for a while.
The corruption of Huainan's salt affairs had long given her a headache, but the court couldn't afford it and didn't want to use too much money to subsidize the salt works, so no one wanted to take over this mess.
Unexpectedly, Cao Bin jumped into it easily even though he knew it was a big pit.
At this moment, Queen Mother Pan was suddenly moved. At the critical moment, Cao Bin was the most reliable, so she nodded repeatedly and said:
"Well, well, well, this talented man is loyal to the country. I feel so sorry for his family..."
When Wang Yanling saw this, although he felt relaxed, he felt very unhappy.
I just said a few words and then I was scolded fiercely. Queen Mother Pan couldn't wait to agree before she finished her words. It's really uncomfortable.
Do you want to show loyalty, or do you feel soft-hearted when you see beauty?
But since Cao Bin agreed, he didn't want to cause any trouble, so he quickly said:
"Your Majesty, Wang Jiefu was a Jinshi in the second year of Qingyou. He served as an official in many places and had outstanding political achievements. He is a rare talent."
"I think the words of Marquis Zhongjing are feasible, so I can appoint him as the envoy of Duzhi..."
Queen Mother Pan nodded hurriedly and said:
"Okay, I will issue the decree now."
