After the court dispersed, all the ministers left the palace one after another.
Wang Yanling was also surrounded by several officials and walked out of the palace. Among them, the governor of Dali Temple was in a very happy mood and laughed softly:
"That boy Cao Bin is still too young. The Queen Mother asked him to take over the Huaidong Salt Farm with just a few words."
"That place has been turned into a quagmire by Cai Jing. Within three to five months, this guy won't be able to return to the court."
Another official nodded in agreement and said:
"Although Cao Bin is quite talented, he is greedy for money and lust. He is not a loyal and good man. He often works with Pan...Pan Renmei and others to help each other."
"If it weren't for him, Sima Jun would not have been expelled, and the Prime Minister would have eradicated all the traitors in the court. It is really hateful."
"But this time is an opportunity. Without Cao Bin's interference, with the prestige of the prime minister, Pan Renmei can be completely suppressed."
When Wang Yanling heard this, he nodded thoughtfully and said:
"The late emperor entrusted me with his young master. My first duty is to protect your majesty from taking over the throne smoothly."
"In order to prevent my relatives from becoming too powerful, we can use the Da Song Bank incident to test it out."
Hearing this, Bao Zheng, who was following behind, had worries in his eyes, and couldn't help but stepped forward to remind:
"Teacher, please don't be careless. Your Majesty is young now. When Marquis Zhongjing is in the capital, Xiao Xiaoshang does not dare to act recklessly."
"Once he leaves Beijing and goes to Huaihe, if there is discord among the ministers, there will be chaos in the court."
Although Bao Zheng said it more obscurely, Wang Yanling also understood his hidden meaning and couldn't help but shake his head and said with a smile:
"Xiren is too worried. It has been decades since the Song Dynasty was founded, and the court has its own laws. Pan Renmei does not dare to use force to disrupt the rule!"
The battles in the court are usually controlled within a certain range. If they go into war at every turn and bring down the Song Dynasty, no one will benefit.
Moreover, he was a dignified prime minister and was entrusted with the important task of entrusting him by the late emperor. Although he lost the trust of many generals due to operational errors, he was not without any countermeasures.
The governor of Dali Temple also laughed and said:
"Master Bao values Cao Bin too much? This is the result of the imperial court's laws. He is just a lucky minister, how can he be so intimidating..."
Just as he was talking, Cao Bin suddenly rushed up with Taijun She, Zhang Dun and others, and said with a smile on his face:
"Ms. Wang, I seem to have heard someone say bad things about me behind my back. I am very unhappy. I have decided to impeach him, remove him from office, and then leave the capital!"
"We, the Song Dynasty, don't need such rude officials."
The governor of Dali Temple shrank his neck in fright and said with a sad face:
"Master Cao, you must have heard wrong..."
Wang Yanling was a little speechless. It would be rude to tell the truth behind someone's back. Is it polite for you to come up and eavesdrop on our conversation?
It seems that among all the ministers in the court, you are the most rude. You have never made any big mistakes, but you have never made any small mistakes.
However, at this time, Cao Bin caught him and came over to cause trouble. He could only express his feelings and said helplessly:
"The governor of Dali Temple is indeed rude and should be demoted one level after taking office!"
Hearing this, Cao Bin nodded and lectured with a straight face:
"Governor Wang, I won't care about it this time, but don't forget the teachings of the sage, a gentleman will not deceive the dark room."
After saying that, he swung his long hat wings and left.
It's impossible to really beat him to the end for such a small mistake. It was just to scare him before.
Seeing that Taijun She and Mu Guiying were also leaving with Cao Bin, Bao Zheng seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly said:
"Old lady, Hou Tianhou, please wait a moment. Bao has something to ask."
When the governor of Dali Temple saw this, his face was full of depression. He didn't expect that he was so unlucky that he was caught by Cao Bin after being talked to so many people.
This is good. Although the errands have not been affected, the title will be lowered and the salary and benefits will be reduced a lot. I don’t know how long it will take to get promoted back...
Zhongjinghou Mansion.
Cao Bin didn't take his mission to Beijing seriously. Since the plan was made a few days ago, the government has already begun preparations. With Uncle Fu in charge, he doesn't need to worry too much.
After lunch, he was thinking about going to Princess Zhaoyang to say goodbye, when Menzi suddenly came in and reported:
"Master, Mr. Bao Mian and Bao are asking for an audience outside the house."
Cao Bin was surprised and said:
"This kid has returned to Beijing? Tell him to come in."
He suddenly remembered that Bao Mian had been in Jiangnan for almost three years, and it was time for him to change his post when he returned to Beijing.
Sure enough, after Bao Mian ordered his followers to unload a cart of specialties, he began to vomit his bitterness:
"Teacher, you have to make the decision for me."
"I served as an official in Yuyao for three years, but I just brought back some bayberries and dried vegetables. My uncle wanted to investigate me."
"He also informed the Shuanxuan Yuan, saying that I don't have enough experience to be promoted too quickly, and he also doesn't allow me to stay in the capital as an official. Do you think there is anyone like him who can be an uncle?"
"Who is an official who doesn't want to stay in the capital..."
Cao Bin picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea, and said calmly:
"Master Bao is right, if you really want to make a difference in the court, you must practice more in the local area."
Before Bao Mian could complain, Cao Bin continued:
"But you have such a big backend, wouldn't it be a waste of resources if you don't use it? Where do you want to go?"
"Two governments and three departments, feel free to choose, Prime Minister Wang will make the decision for you!"
After hearing the first half of the sentence, Bao Mian was still a little overwhelmed, but after hearing the second half, he was overjoyed and said carefully:
"Can the Privy Council?"
Although he was a little confused and didn't know the relationship between Cao Bin and Wang Yanling, he directly stated his favorite department without any hesitation.
Cao Bin was a little surprised when he heard this. He thought he would choose the Third Division, but unexpectedly he chose the Privy Council. However, he nodded without caring and said:
"Okay, I will send someone to take you to Prime Minister Wang later."
"Let him make arrangements for you personally..."
Anyway, now Wang Yanling is begging for herself, it is expired and invalid, if you don’t use it, it will be in vain.
Speaking of the Privy Council, Cao Bin suddenly remembered that he still had a "Xun You Heritage Card" whose owner had not been found, so he took it out quietly and threw it to Bao Mian.
Xun You was a master in the art of war. He was very good at strategizing and was an important adviser to Boss Cao. He had written thirteen military books and was suitable for the Privy Council.
The "Inheritance Card" turned into a ball of light invisible to the naked eye and disappeared over Bao Mian's head, leaving Bao Mian stunned in place.
I don't know how long it took before Bao Mian came to his senses. Looking at Cao Bin who was drinking tea casually, he said with surprise:
"Teacher, that was..."
Cao Bin put down his tea bowl and said with a smile:
"Don't ask. After accepting the inheritance, you will be my official disciple from now on."
"But now that you have a legacy, you can't just let Wang Yanling do it casually. Let him fight for you to be appointed as the Privy Council Envoy."
"Wait a minute, I will write to him personally..."
With that said, he ordered his people to prepare the Four Treasures of the Study and began to write.
Bao Mian is still a little confused now. He just thinks that this teacher is the reincarnation of a god. Otherwise, why would he have such an enlightenment ability? At this time, it is also necessary to arrange for yourself a position in the Privy Council.
This is a rank of official of the fifth rank. If the uncle does not have any other false titles or posts, the rank of official of the Kaifeng Mansion would be nothing more than a rank of a third rank.
I am going to heaven!
